Letters call on President to commit to veto any legislation that would weaken pro-life protections
WASHINGTON, DC—169 Members of the House of Representatives, led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), and 49 Senators, led by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), sent two companion letters asking President Donald Trump to reject—veto—any legislation that would weaken federal pro-life policy.
Both letters ask the President to reject any legislation that would weaken federal policy on abortion.
“We ask President Donald Trump to continue his work in defense of life. My colleagues and...

WEEK OF JANUARY 14TH
MONDAY, JANUARY 14THOn Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 116 - Investing in Main Street Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu / Small Business Committee)2) H.R. 246 - Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Abby Finkenauer / Small Business Committee)3) H.R. 206 - Encouraging Small Business Innovators Act (Sponsored by Rep. Harley...

WEEK OF JANUARY 7TH
MONDAY, JANUARY 7THOn Monday, no votes are expected in the House.TUESDAY, JANUARY 8THOn Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. ___ - Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone / Energy and Commerce Committee)2) H.R.____- Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Anna Eshoo / Energy and Commerce Committee)3) H.R...

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
One Minute SpeechesContinue Consideration of H.Res. 6 - Adopting the Rules of the House for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress - Title II (One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Steny Hoyer)Special Order Speeches

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) released the House passed the H.R. 21, the Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 and H.J. Res 1, the Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, legislation that funds the remainder of the government through the fiscal year, while only funding the Department of Homeland Security through February 8, 2019:“It is a sad day for America when political posturing becomes more important than the safety...